What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician I, Oligo, M-F 2:30PM - 11PM position at Azenta?
Position Title: Laboratory Technician I
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Shift: M-F 2:30PM - 11PM
Intro
At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.
How You’ll Make an Impact
The Laboratory Technician I is an entry-level role in our Oligo Synthesis Team. responsible for processing Oligo Synthesis orders for internal and external customers. The incumbent will create synthesis runs, process oligo synthesis orders using liquid handlers, perform QC workflows, and package orders for shipment to customers.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and sort incoming orders using established workflows
- Independently operate laboratory equipment including but not limited to pipettes, automated liquid handlers, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometer and centrifuges.
- Follow SOPs accurately and precisely
- Handle chemical reagents and glassware
- Restock lab supplies
- Prepare and package orders
- Maintain the cleanliness of work area
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Ability to read small font on sample tubes
- Reaching, lifting, bending
- Extended periods of time standing or sitting, operating lab computers and equipment while wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves
- Employee will be working in an area with hazardous chemicals
- Employee may have to use hand tools to adjust settings on instruments as needed
What You Will Bring
- HS Diploma required
- A.S. Degree or B.S degree preferred
- Experience and/or desire to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- Desire to learn new processes and support a growing team
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Previous experience using pipettes, liquid handling systems, spectrophotometer, and/or Mass Spectrometer
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)
EOE M/F/Disabled/VET
